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JI hosts inaugural workshop of event series on faculty development
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) kicked off the first of its event series on faculty development with a workshop themed “enhancing faculty service and visibility in professional associations” on September 27. The workshop jointly organized by JI Human Resources Office and Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) was held at the Faculty & Staff Club of the Long Bin Building.
International students embrace Chinese culture at JI Mid-Autumn event
More than 40 international students joined a Chinese cultural exploration event celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on the afternoon of September 22. The event held at the Faculty & Staff Club of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) was jointly organized by the SJTU International Student Service Center and JI Cross Culture Center.
US Ambassador to China visits JI and meets with students
The United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns paid a visit to the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) during his recent trip to Shanghai meeting with business, government and academic leaders.
JI alumnus company listed as most impactful startup in China
The American global business magazine Fortune has put Beijing BuilderX Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., an enterprise established by the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Class of 2011 alumnus Shaolong Sui, as one of the 65 China’s Most Impactful Startup Companies in 2023.
JI holds 2023 New Student Opening Ceremony
The 2023 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) New Student Opening Ceremony was held at the Chen Ruiqiu Building of the SJTU Minhang Campus on the evening of September 8.
JI hosts inaugural Yangtze Delta energy management workshop in Shanghai
The Yangtze Delta Energy Management Systems Consortium (YD-EMSC) successfully conducted its first workshop from August 9 to 10 in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in the quest for cutting-edge energy management technologies by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) and its partners in the Yangtze Delta region.
JI student wins national prize on energy saving and emission reduction
Hanxuan Zeng, an undergraduate student from the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been awarded a national second prize in the final of 16th National University Student Social Practice and Science Contest on Energy Saving and Emission Reduction held in Nanjing in August.
UM-SJTU Partnership Board holds 25th meeting
The University of Michigan (UM) – Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Partnership Board held its 25th meeting on August 25 via simultaneous videoconference in China and the United States. Board members from the two universities attended the meeting presided by SJTU President Kuiling Ding.
JI holds commencement ceremony for Class of 2023
The 2023 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI，JI hereafter) Commencement Ceremony was held at Jing Jing Auditorium of the SJTU Minhang campus on August 4.
JI 2023 summer design expo presents scientific innovation and green life
The University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI，JI hereafter) students showcased their innovative prowess at the JI 2023 Summer Design Expo held on August 2. With over 90 student projects on display, the expo covered various engineering courses including “Introduction to Engineering,” “Design and Manufacturing 3,” “System Design and Implementation,” “Computer Architecture,” and “Product Design and Manufacturing.”
JI Professor Jaehyung Ju elected as ASME Fellow
Jaehyung Ju, Associate Professor of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in recognition of his research and education accomplishments in the area of Applied Mechanics.
JI students win multiple prizes in national IT competition
Three undergraduate students from the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) delivered outstanding performance in the recent 14th Blue Bridge Cup National Software and Information Technology Talent...